Lashkar-e-Jhangvi

News about Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jul. 30, 2015

Pakistani authorities report Malik Ishaq, leader of banned Sunni extremist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi and suspect in sectarian killings, died during attack of police convoy by armed supporters attempting to free him. MORE

Oct. 24, 2014

Barrage of shootings and bombings shake Pakistani city of Quetta, leaving at least 13 people dead in three separate attacks; there is no immediate claim of responsibility, but suspicion falls on Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, banned Sunni militant group with strong links to the Taliban that has targeted Shiites in a campaign of violence. MORE

Jun. 16, 2013

At least 23 people are killed after Islamic militants blow up bus carrying female university students in southwestern Pakistan and second explosion, believed to be carried out by suicide bomber, strikes medical complex where wounded had been taken; banned sectarian group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi claims responsibility for attacks. MORE

Mar. 20, 2013

Pakistani officials arrest Qari Abdul Hayee, senior militant accused of involvement in murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002; Hayee appears to have been arrested as part of security crackdown amid widespread criticism after two bombings in Quetta and third attack in Karachi, all of which targeted Shiites, thought to be work of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi militants. MORE

Feb. 23, 2013

Pakistani police detain Malik Ishaq, leader of banned Sunni extremist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, which has claimed responsibility for two sectarian bombings that killed nearly 200 people. MORE

Jan. 16, 2012

Explosion rips through crowd of Shiite Muslims in Punjab Province of Pakistan, killing at least 17 people, with death toll expected to rise; Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, militant group with historical ties to the Pakistani security establishment, claims responsibility for attack. MORE

Dec. 8, 2011

Afghan Pres Hamid Karzai pays an emotional visit to a hospital full of survivors of a series of suicide bombings attributed to the extremist Pakistani group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi; he promises to pursue the issue with Pakistan's government, but stops short of accusing Pakistan of involvement in the attacks. MORE

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Ten gunmen infiltrated Karachi international airport, engaging in an extended firefight against security forces, killing 13 people before security forces killed the militants and regained control of the airport.